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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 717 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Norfolk (ORF) is 900 miles / 1449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 3 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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717
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1153
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623
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Distance from Chicago to Norfolk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Norfolk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.699 miles
  • 1153.416 kilometers
  • 622.795 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 715.621 miles
  • 1151.680 kilometers
  • 621.857 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Chicago to Norfolk generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Norfolk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Norfolk (ORF)

United Airlines